Antique Ladies Sidesaddle Riding Whip with Ornate Gilt Mounts - w1758 stick These were working tools

These were working tools

inside it  stamped with a trumpet and banner symbol and  "James Dixon & sons

It has many photographs and illustrations

The bit has its original curb chain and rein chains

There are loose bit rings inside the cheeks - these are soldered in places - it is not clear whether this was from the time of manufacture or a later repair

Antique Ladies Sidesaddle Riding Whip with Ornate Gilt Mounts - w1758 stick These were working toolsThis is a very light fine whip dating from the mid to late 19th century. Its gilt cap and collar have deeply cast foliate decoration with scrolling acanthus leaves. Between the cap and collar, the grip is covered in finely braided black thread or possibly horsehair. The long slim shaft is covered in brown braided thread. It is very flexible through its lower third, probably too flexible to be carried as anything more than a decorative accessoryThe